Jackfruit is now being considered as a Superfood & when we see the health benefits, it is easy to understand why. It is naturally mild with a meat-like texture which makes it a great option for vegan & vegetarian dishes. 1. Nutritional content (per 150 gms): *Calories: 143 * Protein: 3 gms * Fat: 1 […]
The human heart, about the size of a pear, is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. The blood carries oxygen and all the food, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to move, think, grow […]
Brinjals, Eggplant, Aubergine or Baingan – So many names for what is often referred to as the ‘King of Vegetables’ for its innumerable benefits. 1. Good for the Gut: Due to large dietary fibre content in Brinjals, the digestive system remains healthy and free from constipation. Brinjals also stimulate gastric juice secretion which facilities absorption […]
Fresh, dried or fermented into wine, grapes have been a food of the civilised world for several thousand years. Offering grapes to people who are convalescing has become a custom for several years. People have cultivated grapes for thousands of years, including several ancient civilizations that revered them for their use in winemaking. Grapes also make a […]
Vitamin A is the last in the series of fat – soluble vitamins. It is an essential nutrient, and is needed in small amounts. Vitamin A explained: There are two sources of dietary Vitamin A. Active forms which are immediately available to the body, are obtained from animal products. These are known as retinoids and […]
1. Cancer Prevention : In Men, it improves blood health which increases the level of prostate specific antigens, thus, combatting and reducing the development of Prostate cancer. In women, it reduces the rise of cancer cells developing in Breast cavities. 2. Raises Haemoglobin and alleviates Anemia: Pomegranate contains large quantities of Iron, Vitamins and Minerals […]
Vitamin D is a nutrient that the body needs in small quantities to function and stay healthy. It is also a fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin D explained and uses of Vitamin D: The vitamin has an essential role in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus, and therefore in the formation and health of bones, […]
1.Nutrient Content : 100 grams of apples contain 52 calories. Also 0.3 grams of protein, 107 mg of potassium, 14 grams of carbohydrates,1 % Vitamin A, 7 % Vitamin C, 1% magnesium and loads of other micronutrients as part of your percentage daily value (based on 2000 calories daily). 2. Weight loss : Apples are […]
The Gallbladder is a small pouch that sits just under the liver. It stores bile produced by the Liver. Bile helps the digestive processes by breaking down fat from food passed into your intestine. The gallbladder also sends bile to your small intestine, a process that helps the bloodstream easily absorb vitamins & nutrients. The most […]
Vitamin E is a fat – soluble vitamin, like Vitamin K, with several forms, but alpha – tocopherol is the only one used by the human body. Vitamin E explained: Vitamin E is a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. It is a nutrient that the body needs […]